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Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food

Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.66
Primary proteins
  • Turkey
  • Quail
  • Duck
  • Turkey Liver

Ingredients

Turkey, Duck Broth, Guineafowl, Quail, Duck, Turkey Liver, Natural Turkey Flavor, Agar-Agar, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Salt, Dandelion Greens, Fructooligosaccharide, Taurine, Kelp*(Official Name Is Marine Microalgae), Chia Seed Oil, Minerals (Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate).

Overall Score

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76%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 71%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 84%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 80%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 70%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 10%

Fat: 7%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 2.5%

Carb: 1.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 45.45%

Fat: 31.82%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 11.36%

Carb: 6.82%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 35.09%

Fat: 59.65%

Carb: 5.26%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Essence since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.

The second ingredient is Duck Broth. Duck broth is made by boiling duck meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. When added to pet food, duck broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The third ingredient is Guineafowl.

The fourth ingredient is Quail. Quail are small game birds that are typically grown for human consumption. In pet food, quail can be a good novel protein source as well as a source of amino acids, fat, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.42

Market Price avg.

$0.52

% From the Avg

-19%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.10

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

-49%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.66

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

-49%

Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for wet cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Essence Air & Gamefowl Recipe Wet Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

45.45%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

-14%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

31.82%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

+80%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

-29%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

-51%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.

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